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Northern Ireland
Suckler decline will continue, says expert
David Wright
The number of suckler cows has been trending consistently downwards in recent years.
2 April 2025 Northern Ireland
CCTV proposed for all NI slaughterhouses
Agriculture Minister Andrew Muir has proposed that CCTV is made compulsory in all slaughterhouses in NI.
13 March 2025 News
Two farmers claim Troy Meats owes them for cattle killed months ago
More farmers have come forward to state they are waiting months for payment from Westmeath-based Troy Meats for cattle.
Troy Meats called on to pay farmers for cattle
"They won’t answer the phone or tell us when we’ll be paid," one farmer told the Irish Farmers Journal.
26 February 2025 News
Funding for local food projects announced
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Pippa Hackett said this funding promotes short supply chains and premium sustainable markets closer to home.
3 January 2025 News
Increased liver fluke risk in north and west, Department warns
The Department, in collaboration with Met Éireann, UCD, Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland, has advised farmers of the predicted risk of disease caused by liver fluke infection in livestock.
19 November 2024 News
‘Constant demand’ for directly sold beef
Clive Bright said not only is there a constant demand for his beef, but there is plenty of room in this space for others at present.
30 October 2024 News